Replacing Handrims - Invacare Orbit Owner's Operator And Maintenance Manual

Replacing Handrims

Non-Projection Handrims
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.3.
NOTE: The following procedures will work for any type of projection handrim.
Removing Non-Projection Handrims
1. Remove rear wheel from the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels on
page 61.
2. Remove the button screws that secure the handrim to the rear wheel and remove
handrim.
Installing Non-Projection Handrims
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to
1. Install the new handrim onto rear wheel.
2. Secure handrim to rear wheel with button screws.
Make sure detent pin and locking pins of the quick-release axles are fully released
before operating the wheelchair.
3. Reinstall rear wheel onto the wheelchair. Refer to Removing/Installing Rear Wheels
on page 61.
4. If the locking pins of the quick‐release axles are not protruding past the inside of the
axle bushing or there is too much movement of the rear wheel assembly in a back and
forth position, refer to Adjusting the Quick‐Release Axle on page 62.
5. Repeat procedure for opposite rear wheel, if necessary.
Handrim
FIGURE 9.3 Replacing Handrims - Non-Projection Handrims
Projection Handrims
NOTE: For this procedure, refer to FIGURE 9.4 on page 64.
NOTE: The following procedures will work for any type of projection handrim.
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Button
Screw
Composite Rear
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SECTION 9—REAR WHEELS
Wheels
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Orbit